Happy alpacas make great fiber.
Alpacas are prized for their luxury fleece and have a long history in their native lands in South America. These are unique animals and will continue to have a presence in the luxury fleece market worldwide. Call us and schedule a tour to see and feel their quality fleece first hand.
Alpaca fiber has a unique hollow insulating core (like a polar bear) which makes its fleece 6-7 times warmer than sheep's wool. Like cashmere, alpaca is a natural fiber that looks and feels luxurious. Alpaca fiber has excellent qualities: thermal insulation, fiber strength, comfort, water resistant, wear resistance (less prone to pilling), and wrinkle resistance.
TOURS
*** Our tours are available by appointment. Please call (360) 681-0948 to reserve your spot. ***
Tours are conducted mid-morning, 10:00am and the store is open these same hours.
After their morning routine the alpacas are grazing on pasture, and you won’t be able to see them very well.
Donations are welcome to help offset the increased costs for hay, feeds and veterinary expenses.
ALPACA RANCH STORE
*** Reserve a time to shop the store by calling (360) 681-0948. ***
Ranch Specialties: Our local hand spun yarns are made into one of a kind knit products. We also carry quality imported clothing from Peru.
raw fiber
roving
yarn
custom drop spindles
hats
gloves
fingerless gloves
mittens
glittens
socks
scarves
shawls
ruanas
capes
ponchos
sweaters
jackets
vests
blankets
throws
leg warmers
headbands
alpaca dryer balls
alpaca ornaments
gifts
puppets
gift certificates
special orders
We accept cash, check, and major credit cards.
Provence Lavender
We have pure Provence lavender buds for sale, grown right here on our ranch! Available by the quarter pound or full pound. Provence lavender is best used for fragrance and sachets. Lavendar oil & water for sale by the bottle.
Composted Alpaca Manure
Not only are alpacas adorable and snuggly, but their manure is excellent for all your gardening needs. It's structured in pellet form, a time-release fertilizer, and since it's not hot, it can go directly onto your plants.
The manure is sold year-round. Call (360) 681-0948 to reserve. $40/ yard or $25/ 1/2 yard. Have a small space or container garden…fill three of your 5-gallon buckets for $10.
ALPACA EDUCATION & HOURLY CONSULTATION
Alpaca education and consultation are a big part of getting started in this business. Let us help setup your alpaca farm or ranch with our years of experience.
You can choose the help that you need while we will help you tailer fit that to your business goals for a successful operation. We have twenty plus years of hands-on experience and are happy to help you get started and offer advice to you over the years.
ABOUT US
Hello! We are Linda and Mike Gooch.
It all started with seeing our first alpacas up close in 1997... we were sold!
We started out with 2 llamas in 1997, adding 2 alpacas in 1999. Since then, we have raised and bred alpacas and llamas for their softly sumptuous and cold-resistant fleece over the years. Over the years we’ve had a herd size up to 26 animals, alpacas and llamas. Today we have 16 alpacas.
Look forward to meeting you.
Linda and Mike Gooch
GEORGIE AND MIKE
GEORGIE
Photo Gallery
Photos from over the years. Events, births, etc. 25 years in business, with visitors from over 49 different countries around the world!
CONTACT
*** Visits are by appointment only. Please call (360) 681-0948. ***
For the latest, check our Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/happyvalleyalpacaranch/
Happy Valley Alpaca Ranch
4629 Happy Valley Road
Sequim, WA 98382
Open by appointment: (360) 681-0948
Email: fabulousfiber@yahoo.com
Owners: Linda & Mike Gooch - since 1997
OUR FRIENDS & FAMILY
Click and get to know some of our friends here on the peninsula.
John Roth
Sales Consultant
office: (360) 457-7715
john_roth@wilderauto.com
wilderrvs.com
Phil Tauran
Photographer
(360) 809-0043
philtauran@gmail.com
philtauranphotography.com
Country Financial
Casey Manchester
Financial Representative
office: (360) 698-4914
casey.manchester@countyfinancial.com
countryfinancial.com/casey.manchester